Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mrs.
Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has on Friday announced her withdrawal from the race to
contest the for the Lagos West
Senatorial district.
Mrs
Adefulire, in a statement issued by Mr. Tunde Abatan, Special Assistant
(Media), hinted that the overall interest of the party and the need to
strengthen its unity is the reasons for her withdrawal.
“This is of course a very difficult decision
for me to make, but one that I made in the overall interest of my party and for
the benefit of our growing internal democracy.
“I wish to thank the party, our
apex leaders and our loyal, dedicated members in the state particularly members
of Lagos West Senatorial District on the support shown through their wise
counsels, best wishes and words of encouragement during visits on political
mission.”
She said
further, “In spite of my withdrawal from the Senatorial race, my commitment to
Lagosians and the development of Lagos remains sacrosanct. I promise to use the
rest of my tenure as your Deputy Governor to continue to assist the Governor in
providing good governance and continue to project our party and ensure its
success at the forthcoming 2015 elections.”
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